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It is the one of the beautiful place of india. It is located in Karnataka (south india).We know that india is full of diversity. So, we presenting about the culture and tradition of coorg. Coorg is the Place with deep History of Kings and Rulers, the culture here completely different by other parts of the Karnataka State. Main ethnic group and majority are Arebhase Gowdas and Kodavas as they settled in the Kodagu from the time of British and south Indian dynasties rule.





❑ According to one theory, Kodavas are the descendants of a certain race called the broad headed stock that who entered Into the Indus Valley during the Mohenjodaro period and later migrated down to Coorg. ❑ Another says that during the conquest of Alexander the Great, many of the Indo-Greek soldiers stayed back in India who later moved down the south, married the natives and settled in this hilly region which is today known as Coorg. This is the most interesting theory of all, but the credibility of this theory is still in question.



As per the royal chronicle, or Cheitharol Kumbaba, the region of Manipur, India, was established in the 1s century AD. It was a former kingdom, formed by the unification of ten clans under the Ningthouja clan. The region has historical significance as well - it had been the site of trade routes between India and Myanmar and also served as the arena for battle between the Japanese and the Allied forces, during World War II. A democratic form of government was established in Manipur, in accordance with the Manipur Constitution Act, 1947, and the Maharaja was appointed as the Executive Head. The area became a of independent India in 1949. The government in the State consisted of an elected legislature as well. In 1956, Manipur was conferred the status of a union territory of India, which continued till 1972. On January 21, 1972, it was given the status of a state in India.





The harvest festival is called Puthari or ‘new rice’, when the first stalks of rice are cut, gun shots are fired into the night sky in joyous abandon. As for the festival of weapons, it offers Coorgs a chance to hone their marksmanship by shooting a coconut fixed high up on a towering tree. This was also the season when Coorgs would once gather and go off into the forest, to hunt the tiger and the boar. For reasons of conservation, all hunting is now banned. One of the most popular festivals of Kodavas is ‘Kailapodh’. This festival honours and worships the weapons carried by Kodavas, for they are known for their macho appearance since time immemorial. The festival of harvest celebrated by the Kodava community is known as ‘Puthari’. Coffee and pepper plantation contribute to the population’s income source. It was common practice until recently that these festivals were conducted in the form of grand ceremonies and used to light up the entire region. The most striking feature of this community is the equality amongst men and women

Kailapodh Puthri The Harvest festival of coorg

This state observes numerous fairs & festivities, keeping the cheerfulness alive in its people. There are many cultural, social and religious festivals that keep up different aspirations. Some of the important festivals of Manipur are Dol Jatra, Rath Jatra, Lai-Haraoba, Ramjan ID, KUT, Gang-Ngai, Chumpha, Christmas, Cheiraoba, Heikru Hidongba, Ningol Chakouba, Lui_Ngai_Ni, and Kwak Jatra. KUT - THE FESTIVAL OF KUKI-CHIN-MIZO It is an autumn festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur. The festival has been variously described at different places amongst different tribes as Chavang- Kut or Khodou etc. It is a happy occasion for the villagers whose food stock is boundiful after a year of hard labour. The festival is a thanks giving featsts with songs and dances in merriment and joviality for all, in honour of the giver of an abundant harvest, it is observed on the 1st of November every year.





Kodavas are very fond of their cuisine and women of this tribe usually sit together for a variety of their unique food preparations. Some of the most delectable and sumptuous food items one may find in every Kodava household are Kadambuttu (Prepared with Rice), Otti (Roti Prepared using rice) and Pandi curry (usually a pork delicacy). The spice distinctive of this region is Kachampuli that is used as a souring agent by the Kodavas. Most Popular Dishes – ▪ Kadambattu ▪ Bambooshoot curry ▪ Pands curry ▪ Akki Rotti ▪ Chicken Curry

Akki roti Bamboo shoot curry Koli curry KadamBattu Panda Curry

The former Manipuri fine dining was exactly a 'sit-down' affair, along with banana- leaf plates. Rice forms the staple diet of people. Manipuri cuisine is rich in non- vegetarian delicacies. Whether meat or fish, rice is consumed liberally by one and all. Kabok, a traditional specialty, is actually fried rice with lots of vegetables. Iromba is another fermented delicacy, which is actually an eclectic combination of fish, vegetables and bamboo shoots. Most Popular Dishes – ▪ Chamthong or Kangshoi – A healthy vegetable stew ▪ Eromba – A delightful combination of boiled vegetables and fish ▪ Morok Metpa – A spicy and delicious chutney ▪ Singju – A Famous Manipuri Salad ▪ Chak-hao Kheer – The most popular dessert in Manipur

Chak-Hao Chamthong Eromba Morok -Metpa Alu-kangmet



Kodagu is a district in the Karnataka which is also called as Coorg. Its traditional outfits are unique and simply look attractive. Wearing the stylish clothing is something that can give you the ultimate pleasure. You can simply browse through the details of several Coorg dresses and make a right selection. In case you are looking for Kodagu clothing online, you can find many ecommerce companies, retailers, wholesalers and other market players. ❑ Coorg Clothing for Women Beautiful Coorgi saree is popular for its exclusive draping pattern. The saree pleats and pallu are designed in such a way that they match perfectly while wearing. Lehenga choli, suit salwar and other Indian traditional clothes for women are also common in this part of the country.

❑ Specialty of Coorg Saree The Coorg style draping is exclusive, representing the rich culture of this part of South India. The pleats of saree which commonly remain at the front in other types of sarees, but here these pleats stay at the back of the waist. The stunning fabrics are used to design the stylish outfits such as satin, silk, etc. ❑ Coorg Clothing for Men The traditional clothing for men in Coorg includes dhoti kurta, pajama, turban (pagari), sherwani, etc. Westernization has also impacted the life of individuals and given lots of scope to them to come up with the unique collections.

❑ Kodava people who live in Coorg love to wear traditional as well modern clothing. They are ready to adopt new fashion too. Kodava attires are unique. Men wear wraparound robes known as Kupya. Men also keep knives with them during marriages and dance with them. Though some of the outfits of Coorg are similar to other parts of India, the patterns and designs differ in them. You can certainly make a good mark and find a difference in the clothing itself. In South India, there are many fashion designers who come up with the unique collections and try to showcase their best work. These renowned fashion designers have also come up with some creative collections for Coorg clothing.

Manipur Traditional Costumes Manipur traditional costumes are very charisma and attractive and very simple and easier to wear them. The patterns and designs on the costumes are very unique and colorful. ❑ Manipur Traditional Costumes for Women: Innaphi and Phanek are the Manipuri traditional dress for women in Manipur. All Manipuri women wore these costumes. Phanek is worn like a sarong. The Manipuri dress is woven with the hand in horizontal line designs. The people also weave special Phanek, those called Mayek Naibi. The designs on Naibi are horizontal stripes and very attractive to look. This dress gives an extra appearance to the women and glows the beauty of the wearer. Meitai Females only stitch a cloth which called Kanap Phanek. The Kanap Phanek seems in the design of skirt and Meitai females stitched it with various designs. ‘Lai-Phi is another attractive cloth, which is in white color having a yellow border. ‘Chin-Phi’ is also another Manipuri traditional costume; the costumes made with embroidered Phanek.



❑ Manipur Traditional Costumes for Men: Manipur Men wear their traditional costume dhoti with a jacket. The white turban called Pagri wear commonly. The superior member of society wears cloth which called Khamen Chatpa. The Khamen Chatpa is generally worn on the ritual occasions. In ancient period the kings gifted Khamen Chatpa to the Genius, Poets and well-known people as the gifts and award. In ancient times the kings wear the special Ningthoupee dress and the warriors wear Zamphie during the wars. ❑ Manipuri Dress For Modern People: Manipur people strictly follow their tradition and culture. But in modern times the western cultural influencing on the daily life of people. Christianity spreading rapidly in Manipur, so Manipur societies become conscious on fashion. The Shirts, Jackets, Jeans and t-shirts turned very common among the youngsters to wear. Perhaps they do not turned down the following of wearing their traditional costumes. Their old fashion has been mixing with the modern fashion. At present the old Impanhi traditional dress of women wearing with a modern skirt. ❑ Festival costumes of Manipur: Manipur people celebrate their festivals in a wide range of rich culture. People in Manipur wear a wide range of attires during the festival seasons. Rasa Leela festival celebrates with complete rumpus, during this festival, Manipur people wore Kumins and Potlois. While performing their traditional dance performances such as Phurits and Koks, they wear some other traditional dresses.





❖ Intro - Coorg a small district is famous for folk dance and songs. There are varieties of dance forms where people across the nation often visit Coorg to enjoy these folk dances that proudly present the local ethos and cultural richness. The Kodava community has retained its unique culture and maintained its identity and its distinctive way of life over many centuries. Also there are following descriptions of some dances . ❖ Bolak-aat: This dance form is performed by Kodava men dressed in all black with an oil lamp in the open field. The dancers hold yak fur (chavari) in one hand and the Kodava short sword (odi kathi) in the other. The dance is performed on the rhythm provided by Dudi, an hourglass- shaped drum. These dances are performed to mark celebrations.

❖ Ummatt-aat: This dance is performed by the Kodava women wearing the traditional Kodava dress with jewellery and the conventional kumkuma on their foreheads. The dance is performed in a circular motion with a swinging rhythm. The dancers hold brass cymbals in their hands. A woman holding a pot full of water is made to stand in the centre to represent the Mother of Kaveri. This dance is a devotion to the Kaveri river that the Kodavas worship. ❖ Komb-aat: This is a religious dance form performed in temples. It is performed by the men of Kodava. It is performed with deer horns that signify the horns of the krishna mruga (a spotted deer in Kodava legend) with rhythmic tunes played on wind instruments and percussion.

Umma -aat Komb-att Bolak-aat

❑ INTRO The true culture of Manipur livens up in its dance and drama. The Raas Lila (love story of Radha and Krishna) dominates the state's performing arts. The 29 tribes of Manipur have their different dances to present, such as, Lai Haroba (representing celebration of Gods), Pung Cholem (Mridang dance), Mao Naga, the priestess dance of Malbe Jagoi, Thangal Surang dance, etc. ❑ RASS LEELA Popularly known as a divine dance, Raas Leela is an important part of traditional Manipuri culture and its uniqueness can be visibly seen in every aspect of the dance form, be it the costume or the moves. As per reports, Raas Leela was first treated as a dance form in 1779 by Ningthou Ching Thang Khambatta, also known as Rajarshi Bhagya Chandra, an 18th-century Meitei monarch. The dance depicts the connection of the individual soul with the spirit of the supreme being if true faith is developed. During the performance, eye-catching stylish movements and graceful gestures can be seen.

Drum Dance Shim Lam dance Luivat Pheizak Dance

❑ Pung Cholom or Drum Dance It is a famous dance style of Manipur which involves dancing and playing a drum simultaneously. Pung Cholom is also a combination of sound and movement, which demands acrobatic skills as it requires jumping and swirling. ❑ Shim Lam Dance Popularly known as the fly dance, Shim Lam is the traditional folk dance of Rongmei community. The performers adorned with bright colourful traditional attires spin in circles around each other while following the rhythm of the chanting singers in the background. The men strut to the music with a ritual knife in their hands while the female dancers follow the beat with their twirling hands in the air.

Thang ta dance Rass leela dance